1990

Gustavo Cerati's song '1990' delves into themes of disillusionment, introspection, and the passage of time. The lyrics suggest a sense of being stuck or anchored in the year 1990, a period that perhaps holds significant personal or cultural meaning for the artist. Cerati's choice of words like 'anclado' (anchored) and 'los dioses no saldaron cuentas' (the gods did not settle accounts) evoke a feeling of unresolved issues and a longing for closure or escape. This anchoring in a specific year could symbolize a pivotal moment in Cerati's life or a broader commentary on societal stagnation.

The repeated lines 'De mi, solo lo que ves conseguirás de mi' (From me, only what you see you will get from me) highlight a theme of superficiality and the limitations of perception. Cerati seems to be expressing a frustration with how people perceive him, suggesting that they only see a fraction of his true self. This could be a reflection on the nature of fame and the public's tendency to form incomplete or shallow understandings of public figures. The line 'las almas son tan corruptibles' (souls are so corruptible) further underscores this idea, hinting at the moral and ethical compromises that come with human nature.

The imagery in the song is both vivid and abstract, with lines like 'Naturaleza insaciable cavaré entre tus labios' (insatiable nature, I will dig between your lips) and 'hoy lloverá y se abrirá la tierra' (today it will rain and the earth will open). These metaphors suggest a deep, almost primal connection to nature and a desire to uncover hidden truths. The mention of rain and the earth opening could symbolize a cleansing or a revelation, a moment of clarity amidst the confusion and corruption described earlier in the song. The plea 'Baby, pleaseeee' adds a touch of vulnerability, contrasting with the more cryptic and philosophical elements of the lyrics.